July 7, 2026
News
The Disappearance of Sara Padgett
Brady Flanigan Editor It’s the work of the Great Witch. She’s unfastened her shift and now she dances wild beneath the moonlight. It’s the work… Login to continue reading Login…
Uncle Nearest in Custody
Brady Flanigan, Editor The headlines can change, finally. The papers came down on Aug. 22. Uncle Nearest doesn’t just have a custodian on the horizon… Login to continue reading Login…
BCS Holds Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Thomas Magnet
Photo by Brady Flanigan Members of Bedford County Schools gathered Thursday, Aug. 22, to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the newest expansion of Thomas Magnet… Login to continue reading Login…
Building Cooper Christian Academy
Brady Flanigan Editor We were standing in the parking lot of a dusty construction site, nothing but cracked clay beneath the morning sun, wearing safety… Login to continue reading Login…
John Sweeney Announces Campaign for Bedford County Sheriff
Bedford County, Tennessee – John Sweeney has officially launched his campaign for Sheriff of Bedford County, pledging to bring integrity, transparency, and community-driven leadership to… Login to continue reading Login…
DOROTHY POWELL ELKINS TO RETIRE ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY AFTER 68 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE WEBB SCHOOL
BELL BUCKLE, TENN. – After nearly seven decades of service, Webb’s longest-serving employee, Dorothy Powell Elkins, will retire on August 29, 2025—her 99th birthday. Over… Login to continue reading Login…
Chief Deputy Nikia Elliott Announces Candidacy for Bedford County Sheriff
SHELBYVILLE, TN – Bedford County Chief Deputy Sheriff Nikia Elliott has officially announced his candidacy to become the next Sheriff of Bedford County. With over… Login to continue reading Login…
Federal judge issues gag order in Nearest Green case
DUANE SHERRILL Tullahoma News A federal judge has issued a gag order in the case of Nearest Green in its $100 million lawsuit filed against… Login to continue reading Login…
Annual Meeting/Customer Appreciation Dinner
Bedford County Farm Bureau hosted a full house for their Annual Meeting/Customer Appreciation Dinner on Friday night, August 1st. Special guests included State Representative Pat Marsh,… Login to continue reading Login…
Rooms and Echo The effort to revive the Bell Buckle School
Brady Flanigan Editor The railroad approaches town as a rumble rising from the ground. The boxcars roll by and shake the leaves of the trees… Login to continue reading Login…